Firefighters' Consultations

This section outlines any proposed changes to the Firefighters Scheme in relation to Scotland.

An archive of Consultations from 2017 to 2005 are available in the menu on the right.

Consultation Procedure

Under Section 21 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013, before making scheme regulations the responsible authority must consult such persons (or representatives of such persons) as appear to the authority likely to be affected by them.

Scottish Ministers are the responsible authority for the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (Scotland). The persons Scottish Ministers would expect to consult are detailed in the statement here.